UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 2005-09-21

CVE-2005-3024

jelsoft vbulletin Security Advisory (CVE-2005-3024)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2005-3024 impacting jelsoft vbulletin. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in vBulletin 3.0.7 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) announcement parameter to announcement.php, the (2) thread[forumid] or (3) criteria parameters to thread.php, (4) userid parameter to user.php, the (5) calendarcustomfieldid, (6) calendarid, (7) moderatorid, (8) holidayid, (9) calendarmoderatorid, or (10) calendar[0] parameters to admincalendar.php, (11) the cronid parameter to cronlog.php, (12) user[usergroupid][0] parameter to email.php, (13) help[0] parameter to help.php, the (14) limitnumber or (15) limitstart parameter to user.php, the (16) usertitleid or (17) ids parameters to usertitle.php, (18) rvt[0] parameter to language.php, (19) keep[0] parameter to phrase.php, (20) dostyleid parameter to template.php, (21) thread[forumid] parameter to thread.php, or (22) usertools.php.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product jelsoft / vbulletin
Affected Versions 1.0.1
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2005-3024 impacting jelsoft vbulletin.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2005-3024.yaml
id: cve-2005-3024

info:
  name: jelsoft vbulletin - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2005-3024 affecting jelsoft vbulletin.
    Evaluation: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in vBulletin 3.0.7 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) announcemen...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2005-3024
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2005-3024
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2005-3024,jelsoft,vbulletin,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "vbulletin"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2005-3024.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2005-3024
# Target: jelsoft vbulletin | CVSS: 7.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2005-3024 (jelsoft vbulletin)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against jelsoft vbulletin scope (1.0.1).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2005-3024.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2005-3024
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install vbulletin 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade vbulletin 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update vbulletin

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i vbulletin 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i vbulletin

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2005-3024 in jelsoft vbulletin?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update jelsoft vbulletin packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2005-3024?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2005-3024?

CVE-2005-3024 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2005-3024
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor jelsoft
Product vbulletin
Published 2005-09-21
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P